PUSH is all about finding new literary voices
with compelling stories to tell.
If you have something to write and want to add
your voice to the mix, here's how to do it.

GET READY FOR THE 2014 PUSH NOVEL CONTEST

The PUSH novel contest is open to submissions! All entries must be postmarked by January 16, 2014. Happy writing!

Submissions must contain at least three and no more than five chapters from an original novel (excerpt minimum 15 pages, maximum 50 pages), as well as an outline/summary of the rest of the book, not to exceed two pages in length. All entries should be double-spaced and in 12-point font. The award is given in conjunction with the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, and all rules and regulations can be found on www.artandwriting.org. For more specific information about the PUSH novel writing contest, please visit http://www.artandwriting.org/the-awards/categories/#NovelWriting. This contest is only open to students in grades 7 through 12. The gold medal winner will win a Scholastic Art & Writing Award, and the manuscript will be worked on with PUSH editorial staff, with the hope of eventual publication.